# Vending Machines That Break Things Smashing Way to Release Anger By Cowbag | Published 2008-07-30 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anger-release-machine-alternative-vending-machine References: [yarisalkublitz](http://www.yarisalkublitz.com/) This Anger Release Machine is a fabulous follow up to a previous [china-smashing vending machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-me) featured on Trend Hunter. I am sure this machine would make you feel a lot calmer; it would indeed be shed loads of fun. The concept of the machine is that literally anything breakable can be added. If you wanted to, you could even stock it with really expensive ornaments. This machine shows the [amazing creativity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client) from St Martin's, the town where the designers, Katja Kublitz & Ronnie Yarisal, studied. It is a slightly childish concept, but I so wish it was real. They could be placed at busy commuter points in London where you can [release the stress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holidays-are-brutal) of public transport hell (you need this in London). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anger Release Machines:** Opportunity to innovate on vending machines that provide unique experiences beyond just dispensing products. - **Breakables Vending Machines:** Opportunity to disrupt the vending industry by offering machines that not only dispense products but also provide a fun and cathartic experience. - **Interactive Vending Machines:** Opportunity to create more engaging vending machines that enhance customer experiences through interactive features. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail Industry:** Opportunity for retailers to offer unique vending machines which can attract more customers and increase revenue. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for entertainment venues to provide these machines and offer a fun and unique experience for their patrons. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Opportunity to use these machines in therapy sessions and other wellness activities to help individuals release stress and negative emotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stress-Alleviating Desktop Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anger-management-toy.md) - [Porcelain-Clad Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatica-project.md) - [Heat-Sensitive Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-sensitive-vending-machine.md) - [Sound-Dectecting AR Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venting-machine.md) - [Kinetic Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine.md) - [Malleable Stress Relief Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vent-wireless-mouse.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-therapy1.md) - [Human Claw Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-claw-machine.md)